@Jorge OrtegaWelcome to the vibrant BP community.

@Jonathan Herbert- Welcome to the vibrant BP community.So, let me try to address your call for help.My theory is that no pain results in no gain.

Overall, you want to invest in a market moving in the right direction versus stagnation or declineI like the market to have a diversified set of industries / employees - that way if one industry declines in the future or a company goes out of business or moves it doesn't depress the city (think of upstate NY when Kodak when out of business)I like purchase prices to be more reasonable and closer to $100,000 for the median property price.I like a city that has a relative high percentage of the population that rents so I know there is a large and vibrant rental pool.  

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@Aaron StoneWelcome aboard the vibrant BP community.

While it may sound like it is in the middle of nowhere, if it is a town that services all the farmers in a hundred mile radius, it could be very stable and vibrant.

CapEx always seems to keep up with inflation, even though prices and rents do not always.On the other hand, in a vibrant and growing community cash flow may start out lower, but is will go up over time as prices and rents exceed inflation, or at the very least stay steady as they keep up with inflation. 

@Dondrea Geter - Welcome to the vibrant BP communityAfter becoming more knowledgeable and confident because of your absorbtion of the site's contents, take action to snag your first real estate investment deal.Don't get caught up in analysis paralysis.You must immerse yourself in the RE marketplace locally in your neighborhood or afar if the situation warrants it.Take calculated risks if needed and you shall be rewarded!"

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